Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1957, Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison is a drama, adventure and war film directed by John Huston, running about 108 minutes. “They were alone on this Pacific Island... trapped behind enemy lines... the marine who had been thru Hell and Sister Angela with her supreme faith in God.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Roman Catholic nun and a hard-bitten US Marine are stranded together on a Japanese-occupied island in the South Pacific during World War II. Under constant threat of discovery by a ruthless enemy, they hide in a cave and forage for food together. Their forced companionship and the struggle for survival forge a powerful emotional bond between them.
Who’s in it. Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison stars Deborah Kerr as Sister Angela and Robert Mitchum as Corporal Allison USMC.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957)?
- In US, Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison worth watching?
- Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison?
- Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison stars Deborah Kerr and Robert Mitchum.
- When was Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison released?
- Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.